Dear Annie: My co-worker “Dan” and I started at our company around the same time three years ago. We hit it off immediately and became good friends. We’d grab lunch together, vent about work, and even hang out on weekends sometimes. Lately, though, things feel... off. He’s been distant, takes forever to respond to messages, and only speaks to me when necessary.

About six months ago, he started dating someone new. He hasn’t said anything about her directly, but from social media and office gossip, it’s clear the relationship is serious. I’m happy for him, truly, but I’m also wondering if his girlfriend isn’t comfortable with our friendship, or if maybe I crossed a line I didn’t realize.

Is it worth asking him, or do I need to accept that this season of friendship is just over?

— Left Beh

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